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In the subsequent century, St. Gall came into conflict with the nearby Bishopric of Constance which had recently acquired jurisdiction over the Abbey of Reichenau on Lake Constance.

It was not until King Louis the Pious ( ruled 814 – 840 ) confirmed the independence of the Abbey, that this conflict ceased.

From this time until the 10th century, the Abbey flourished.

It was home to several famous scholars, including Notker of Liège, Notker the Stammerer, Notker Labeo and Hartker ( who developed the antiphonal liturgical books for the Abbey ).

During the 9th century a new, larger church was built and the library was expanded.

Manuscripts on a wide variety of topics were purchased by the Abbey and copies were made.

Over 400 manuscripts from this time have survived and are still in the library today.